Choose Citadelum
Choose Citadelum if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Citadelum launched in 2024.
Citadelum vs The New Rome
Citadelum and The New Rome both land in Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Citadelum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The New Rome has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The New Rome
Choose The New Rome if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing.
Both Citadelum and The New Rome sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Citadelum |  The New Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (422 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Abylight Barcelona | Pendulum Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Citadelum is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The New Rome has no Deck rating yet.
Citadelum vs The New Rome — FAQ
- Are Citadelum and The New Rome similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Citadelum have multiplayer like The New Rome?
- No. The New Rome supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Citadelum is listed as single-player only.
- Does Citadelum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Citadelum is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The New Rome doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.